peppers have black spots on them, looks like just the peppers tho, not on the stems or the leaves... any help qould be greatly appreciated... first time gardener so not to much knowledge of the problem... Thnaks in advance... hope the pics are clear...
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- rainbowgardener
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No, I don't think it is blossom end rot. BER causes not just blackening, but as the name suggests, rotting. The blackened end of the fruit will be soft, mushy, rotten. Yours don't look like that.
Even if it were BER, that only affects the fruit produced, not the plant. It is a result of certain conditions. IF the conditions are corrected, the plant will go on to produce perfectly normal fruits.
But as I said, I don't think that is what you have. I think sometimes over or under watering can cause your condition.
Even if it were BER, that only affects the fruit produced, not the plant. It is a result of certain conditions. IF the conditions are corrected, the plant will go on to produce perfectly normal fruits.
But as I said, I don't think that is what you have. I think sometimes over or under watering can cause your condition.
One thing that could help a little is not to let your plant crop so early in its growth.
I've found that it pays to let the plant get a little bigger before it's allowed to produce so that the roots system can cope with all thats expected of them.
You don't get less crop in the long run and you finish with a far bigger plant.
I've found that it pays to let the plant get a little bigger before it's allowed to produce so that the roots system can cope with all thats expected of them.
You don't get less crop in the long run and you finish with a far bigger plant.
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